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New Mascot Ban Guidance: Long Island Schools May Lose Funding 'As Last Resort' For Defiance New Mascot Ban Guidance: Long Island Schools May Lose Funding 'As Last Resort' For Defiance
New Mascot Ban Guidance: Long Island Schools May Lose Funding 'As Last Resort' For Defiance Official guidelines regarding a Native American mascot ban that affects a dozen Long Island schools warned that districts that do not comply could face a variety of consequences, but losing funding will be a ‘last resort,’ education officials said. The New York State Department of Education (NYSED) released its guidelines regarding the  Board of Regents' April 2023 decision to ban the use of Indigenous names, logos, and mascots by public schools, including what local schools will face as consequences and what will not need to be changed. Earlier Report: Native American Mascot Ban Prompt…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Best Music Education: 60 Long Island Districts Recognized For Excellence Best Music Education: 60 Long Island Districts Recognized For Excellence
Best Music Education: 60 Long Island Districts Recognized For Excellence Out of just 830 districts across the nation, 60 local districts have been selected as the stars of the show. Dozens of Long Island districts have been awarded by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation for having the Best Community For Music Education (BCME). The program, which is now in its 24th year, recognizes “outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community leaders and their support for music education as part of a well-rounded education for all children,” according to the website. Only 830 school districts and 78 schools across 43 st…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Native American Mascot Ban Prompts Change, Anger Among Long Island Schools Native American Mascot Ban Prompts Change, Anger Among Long Island Schools
Native American Mascot Ban Prompts Change, Anger Among Long Island Schools For at least ten Long Island school districts, a big change is underway. The New York State Board of Regents voted on Tuesday, April 18 to ban the use of Native American names, mascots, or logos by public schools across the state of New York. The ruling, which is an addition to the existing Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, will require school districts to make a commitment to the rule by the end of this school year. The amendment states that “the use of Native American mascots” could create a hostile environment for students, thus putting it in violation of the Digni…

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by Sophie Grieser
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New Update: Long Island Schools Announce Closures For Thursday New Update: Long Island Schools Announce Closures For Thursday
New Update: Long Island Schools Announce Closures For Thursday The following Long Island schools and school districts have announced closures for Thursday, Dec. 17 due to the Nor'easter: Babylon School District, closed Baldwin School District, closed Bayport-Blue Point School District, closed Bay Shore School District, closed Bellmore-Merrick Central School District, closed BOCES Eastern Suffolk, closed BOCES Nassau, closed BOCES Western Suffolk, closed Central Islip School District, closed Cold Spring Harbor School District, closed Commack School District, closed Comsewogue School District, closed Connetquot School District, closed Copiague School Dis…

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